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Land Rover Range Rover II 4.6 (218 Hp)
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Land Rover Range Rover:
The Land Rover Range Rover, generally shortened to Range Rover, is a 4WD luxury mid to full size crossover marque and sub-brand of Jaguar Land Rover, owned by India-based Tata Motors. The Range Rover line was launched in 1970 by British Leyland and since 2022 is in its fifth generation.
Additional models have been launched under the Range Rover name, including the Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Evoque, and Range Rover Velar.
The Rover Company was experimenting with a larger model than the Land Rover Series in 1951, when the Rover P4-based two-wheel-drive "Road Rover" project was developed by Gordon Bashford. This was shelved in 1958 and the idea lay dormant until 1966, when engineers Spen King and Bashford set to work on a new model....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Overview:
Land Rover Range Rover (II). With 400 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. At around 2120 kg, it’s on the heavier side. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 9.9 s). The top speed reaches 200 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
4.6 (218 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Very similar to the HSE, this 4.6 V8 provided robust power and smooth acceleration, ideal for a large luxury SUV.
Fuel Economy
High fuel consumption is a significant drawback, typical for a large displacement V8 of this era.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional off-road capability
- • Luxurious and comfortable interior for its era
- • Commanding driving position and presence
- • Powerful V8 engine options
- • Classic design appeal
Cons:
- • Poor fuel economy (especially V8s)
- • Known reliability issues (air suspension, electronics, engine cooling)
- • High maintenance and repair costs
- • Slow acceleration for diesel variants
- • Dated interior technology by modern standards
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II: 1994 - 2001).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Land Rover |
| Model: | Range Rover |
| Generation: | II |
| Modification (Engine): | 4.6 (218 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1998 |
| End of production: | 2001 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 218 Hp @ 4750 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 47.9 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 400 Nm @ 2600 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 4552 |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 6.6 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 94 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 82.1 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.35:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 23.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 12.2 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 9.9 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 9.9 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 200 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.7 kg/Hp, 102.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.3 kg/Nm, 188.7 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 9.4 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 2120 |
| Max. weight: | 2780 |
| Max load: | 660 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1640 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 520 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 100 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4713 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1853 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1817 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2745 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1540 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1530 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 255/65R16 |
| Front suspension | Air suspension |
| Rear suspension | Air suspension |
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